Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Autocar India

Suzuki Gixxer Sf 250

FFV

1.98 lakh

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Standard

5.76 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

249 cc
451 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
8 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

26.13 bhp @ 9300 rpm
52 Hp @ 10000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

76 mm
70 mm

Stroke

54.9 mm
58.6 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fueling

–
Fuel-Injected

Ignition

–
Digital

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
14 L

Official Fuel Economy

35 kmpl
26.31 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

41.31 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

45.65 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.4 L
2.8 L

Top Speed

150 kph
190 kph

User Reported Mileage

36.16 kmpl
21.2 kmpl

0-60kph

3.69 sec
–

0-100kph

8.58 sec
–

60-0kph

18.3 m
–

0-80kph

5.69 sec
–

0-40kph

2.17 sec
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond
Trellis, high-tensile steel

Chassis type

Diamond
High strength steel trellis

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic
Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - R17
110/70 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

150/60 - R17
150/60 - R17

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
220 mm

Electronic suspension

–

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
310 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
220 mm

Brake type

–
Disc

Dimensions

Length

2010 mm
1995 mm

Width

740 mm
730 mm

Height

1035 mm
1120 mm

Wheelbase

1345 mm
1375 mm

Seat height

800 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
145 mm

Kerb Weight

161 kg
171 kg

Safety

Hazard lights

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Traction control

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Quickshifter

Low Oil Indicator

Navigation

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Shift Light

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Turn Signal

Daytime Running Lights

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Battery

Maintenance free, 12V 6Ah
12V, 8.6Ah

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Engine-kill switch

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Low Battery Indicator

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

–

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Instrumentation

Gear Indicator

Service due indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–